Green care farm as a new tool for inclusion of older people with various challenges in the super‐aged community
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5069
Abstract: Quotations from participant interviews Total impression of the activity (Case 1) I really enjoyed the barbecue and harvest festival. (Case 2) Seeing the vegetables grow made me happy. (Case 3) It was good to meet… read more here.
Keywords: new tool; green care; care farm; case ... See more keywords
Can a Green Care Informal Learning Program Foster Active Aging in Older Adults? Results From a Qualitative Pilot Study in Central Italy
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DOI: 10.1177/0733464819883769
Abstract: Due to population aging worldwide, it is important for Health Care Systems to design new services fostering Active Aging dimensions (e.g., physical health, psychological well-being, social engagement, and lifelong learning). The aim of this pilot… read more here.
Keywords: green care; pilot study; program; active aging ... See more keywords
Experiences of family caregivers in green care farms and other nursing home environments for people with dementia: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1163-6
Abstract: BackgroundHaving a match between a nursing home and the preferences of people with dementia is beneficial for their well-being. It is suggested that innovative types of nursing homes such as small-scale living facilities and green… read more here.
Keywords: care farms; green care; nursing home; informal caregivers ... See more keywords
Farming for Life Quality and Sustainability: A Literature Review of Green Care Research Trends in Europe
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15061282
Abstract: Green care is an innovative approach that combines simultaneously caring for people and caring for land through three elements that have not been previously connected: (1) multifunctional agriculture and recognition of the plurality of agricultural… read more here.
Keywords: care; green care; care research; literature review ... See more keywords
Animal Assisted Interventions in the Green Care Framework: A Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189431
Abstract: Green Care (GC) and Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) are recognised practices useful to enhance the wellbeing of people through interaction with nature and animals. This study aims at understanding the interconnections between GC and AAI… read more here.
Keywords: green care; literature; animal assisted; animal ... See more keywords